Sharp Carousel SMC1662KS review

The Sharp Carousel SMC1662KS ranks second because it gives the most room on this list for $219.99. Sharp calls it family-size: the 1.6 cu. ft. cavity holds a 14.1 inch ceramic turntable plate, which is dishwasher safe, and the unit runs at 1100 watts. Sharp's Precise Cook sensor handles defrosting, cooking and reheating without a set time, and there are preset buttons for popular foods and beverages, Auto Defrost, and Melt and Soften controls that Sharp says will melt cheese and soften ice cream. Express Cook starts one-touch cooking for up to 6 minutes, and the +30 key adds time. The interior and exterior are stainless steel, with LED lighting and a white LED display. The trade-off is heating control: Sharp does not list an inverter on this model, so lower power levels work by cycling. If even defrosting matters most, the Panasonic NN-SN686SR or Sharp's own SMC1174KS flatbed are better fits. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run cooking tests.

Who it is for

families who reheat large portions

Price

$219.99 on Sharp's US store as of November 2026.

YOU PAY: $219.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 1.6 cu. ft. capacity and 1100 watts
• Precise Cook sensor technology for defrosting, cooking and reheating
• 14.1 inch dishwasher-safe ceramic plate on the Carousel turntable
• Express Cook one-touch cooking for up to 6 minutes and a +30 key
• Melt and Soften controls for cheese and ice cream

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest capacity on this list at 1.6 cu. ft.
• Strength: Stainless steel interior and exterior
• Strength: Free shipping on Sharp's US store
• Weakness: No inverter listed, so lower power levels cycle on and off
• Weakness: 1100 watts, 100 fewer than the Panasonic NN-SN686SR
• Weakness: No convection or air fry function

Key facts

• Price: $219.99
• Power: 1100 watts
• Capacity: 1.6 cu. ft.
• Turntable: 14.1 inch ceramic, dishwasher safe
• Sensor: Precise Cook sensor

Where it ranks

Sharp Carousel SMC1662KS is No. 2 in our Best Microwaves verdict.